It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. 20% of people with high blood pressure do not know they have it, including an increasing number of children and young people. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart failure and kidnet failure. Dr. Knotresha Stewart describes the importance of monitoring your blood pressure in HCA Virginia’s Up-to-the-Minute Health with Joy Sutton. Amny people can fight high blood pressure with diet and exercise, but some require medication. Normal blood pressure is 120/80 hcavirginia.com
